Explainers

Some are concerned that Americans read fewer books than ever - but is it worth the literary panic? From BookTok to Libby, let's explore how we read -- not just how often.

Even with fewer shoppers, the mall isn't dead yet. With holiday shopping underway, some malls are finding creative ways to survive with experiences, entertainment and more.

Local nonprofits are providing free food ahead of Thanksgiving to help curb food insecurity in Philadelphia. The moms of Eagles players join in to make the holiday memorable.

McMahon led the Small Business Administration during Trump's first presidency. Before entering politics, McMahon ran the WWE with her husband Vince McMahon.

President-elect Trump has called climate change a hoax, led his supporters in chants of “drill baby drill” and said he’d pull out of the Paris climate agreement.

With destructive wildfires burning on both coasts, fire officials might use jargon unfamiliar to residents of states where such big blazes are relatively rare.

An arborist offers his top tips for protecting trees as Philadelphia’s record-breaking dry spell continues.

Franklin & Marshall College called this election almost perfectly. Their final Pennsylvania survey had Trump at 50 percent and Harris at 49. How'd they do it?

The Garden State has been dry since “a lot of rain” fell in August. Officials are asking people to conserve water voluntarily.

Municipalities must locate and replace lead pipes over the next decade. Here’s what you need to know.

Economist Mark Zandi tweeted, "This is among the best performing economies in my 35+ years as an economist." He explains why, and talks about the avalanche that ensued.

Electric vehicle owners say the city does not have enough public chargers, and the ones that do exist need to be maintained.

Whether it's fact-checking a debate or a tech company tamping down on misinformation, we live in an era when truth itself is a contested concept. What should we do about it?

Many Americans call themselves homebodies. We all need downtime – but the rise in spending so much time at home, expanded by the pandemic, has some concerning implications.

The decision to have children is a complicated one - finances, relationships, morality and more. When faced with the choice, people are opting to have fewer kids, if any.